Brian Whitehouse (8 September 1935 – 16 January 2017) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward for

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, Charlton and

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. He was top scorer for Palace in the 1965–1966 season with seven goals. After his retirement from playing in 1968, he undertook various coaching and scouting positions, and was briefly caretaker manager at West Bromwich Albion in 1975; he died in 2017, aged 81. Whitehouse's debut came on 14 April 1956 at

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's Fratton Park as injury to Johnny Nicholls gave manager

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a chance to assess him across the final three games of the season.Brian Whitehouse 1935-2017
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* 1935 births 2017 deaths Sportspeople from West Bromwich English footballers West Bromwich Albion F.C. players Norwich City F.C. players Wrexham A.F.C. players Crystal Palace F.C. players Charlton Athletic F.C. players Leyton Orient F.C. players Tamworth F.C. players English football managers West Bromwich Albion F.C. managers Manchester United F.C. non-playing staff English Football League players Association football forwards {{England-footy-forward-1930s-stub